Stirling Youth Hostel

Location, location and location. Really worth as it is just right next to the tourist spot.

Stirling Youth Hostel isn't anything fancy, but it's got everything you need in a hostel. It's perfect for Backpackers. It's in a perfect location for Stirling less than 10 minutes away from the bus & train station, next to the old jail, a couple of minutes down the hill from the castle and 5 minutes from the main shops. I found it so handy to pop back in during the day for cups of tea. The staff are all really freindly. It's clean and I felt very safe. The lockers are a decent size - bring your own lock. I got an amazing view from my dorm room. There's kitchen facilities with free tea and coffee. It's 2 minutes away from wetherspoons if you want cheap food and can't be bothered with cooking.

The real star of this hostel is its location right in the thick of the old town . It is situated next to the Old Town gaol which is where the tourist information centre is . The castle is just up the hill along the cobbled street.You need your keycard to gain entry to the corridors and your rooms. The accomodation is on two levels and this is quite a climb not to mention the walk up the hill. My room was compact ,4 bunkbeds with ensuite shower and toilet ,however the floor boards creak and are very noisy so early mornings and late nights disturb everyone . The staff are friendly and are good at providing information . Just down the street is a Wetherspoons pub (The Crossed peels) which has good for food and beer good value for money. There are other bars that looked good but i did not have the opportunity to try. There is also a VUE cinema over the footbridge at the railway station . During my stay the UCI World cycling championship was taking place and the streets were closed on and off for most of my stay so to avoid being trapped in the car park on my day of departure to Pitlochry i had to park at Springkerse park and ride for 3 nights which is over a mile away. Parking at the hostel is limited anyway to about 8 spaces.